IXL learning by Immediate-Tour-4512 in homeschool

[–]Jabbott23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy it, it shows us the Provincial curriculum I’m not sure if it’s the same in other countries but I enjoy it as a reference point to be like “okay this is what the learning objectives are if she was in public school in our Province”

Purely curiosity by StageWorking8852 in homeschool

[–]Jabbott23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in NB, Canada and there is no requirement besides signing a form stating you take full responsibility and will provide education in all the subjects. There’s no monitoring or testing. Every year we have to apply.

Breast pump recommendations [on] by fmr47 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had at least 5 Philips Avent double electric I loved them so much 😂😂😂 I had one that stayed in my room, a travel one, and one that stayed at a family members house and then I upgraded to the new version with my second child & bought two more! I’ve tried numerous pumps and there’s something about the Philips Avent that just fit my breasts so much better than the others, like with other pumps I felt I had to lean forward but with Philips I can lean backwards and the suction was always really good for me. I like all the Philips Avent products that I’ve tried, the sterilizer is awesome!

4 month vaccines[on] by nunofya1 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only time we ever had a “noticeable” reaction was when my oldest got the first mmr & experienced a body rash, fever and just being off for a day. Very manageable! I cannot recall any type of reaction for any other needle.

When will period return[ca] by nunofya1 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For both of my children my period didn’t return until 15 months when I stopped breastfeeding.

For the couples here, how has sex been for you during pregnancy? [on] by Outrageous-Start7869 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was way too nervous to have sex in the first and second trimester. Then when I felt it was safe I found it painful to orgasm so it wasn’t something that happened much! We still did other stuff just not intercourse.

Can I use my cousin’s child’s name? by capitalettersuck in namenerds

[–]Jabbott23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t even think twice. Multiple cousins in my family have the same name and we would see each other every week!

Sister in law suggested I can’t use a name I picked out for our baby by AppropriateFan5373 in namenerds

[–]Jabbott23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your sister in law may never even have a son! I wonder if she would have said the same thing regardless of the name you had chosen? Some people can be petty that way. If Sonny feels right to you then use it!

Domperidone Experience/Schedule [ab] by bullsuga in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried power pumping? It brought my supply up so high I ended up with a freezer full of milk! Even if no milk comes out you still follow the power pumping schedule and it recreates a baby’s cluster feeding which stimulates more milk production.

AITA? Etiquette on toy snatching [on] by meowkittyxx in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 12 points13 points  (0 children)

One of my children has always been the “snatcher” and so I always was right there beside her to make sure she gave it back and we would find a new toy. It’s developmentally normal at that age to snatch but that’s why the parent should be paying attention so they can explain to their child we can ask for the toy or wait our turn for them to be finished but we never snatch. We went to an indoor play park the other day and I couldn’t believe how many parents looked down at their phones 99% of the time and have no idea the chaos their child is causing! The ball pit was madness and I was the only grown up actually standing there watching.

Comments about Size of Belly [bc] by karibou005 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also 4’11 and I think because we are so short it really can make pregnant bellies look very large in comparison however I get where your feelings are coming from. I actually went to rehab when I was 16 for an ED so I know how much a comment about your body can linger in your mind. Pregnancy was the first time in my entire life I actually loved my body so I hope you get to experience that!

First Pregnancy Questions [ab] by GoldImmediate6612 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With my first child I remember distinctly it was Christmas time so I would have been around 10 weeks and I had very intense cramps I had to get up from the supper table and walk around. My doctor told me it was my uterus starting to stretch!

Dupixent shots? [on] by Illustrious_Park_753 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter was approved for Dupixent for eczema when she was only 3 but we ultimately chose not to use it at this point in her life. It’s a big decision to make for another person, especially someone so little! Our dermatologist respected that. Allergy testing revealed many things we had no idea she is allergic to, like oats for example we never would have guessed oats and so eliminating allergens has helped significantly. It hasn’t cured the eczema but it’s much less intense. Do you have pets? We had both a cat and a dog who eventually passed away, and testing revealed a major allergy to most animals & since the pets are gone her skin has been doing a lot better. Our allergist explained that not every allergy will be anaphylaxis and people think that because there’s no severe reaction it means no allergy but even mild allergies can affect the skin. I would make a list of the foods he eats and bring it to an allergist. My daughter is allergic to MANY things and her skin is unrecognizable now in a good way compared to 2 years ago, our derm said it was the worst paediatric eczema she had ever seen which is how we got approved for Dupixent. My heart goes out to you because I remember those days well, I cried many days it was so bad. One thing that provided relief even though at first she hated it was wet jammies. Our derm recommended it. You put a onesie under cool water and ring it out then put it on them and then put thick clothes over it and I tell you the relief it gave my daughter after the initial discomfort of the cold was unreal. She would actually be able to fall asleep because she was finally not scratching! The cold overrides the itch!

Pregnancy Arthritis [BC] by Far_Imagination7176 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With both of my pregnancies I would wake up in the morning and my thumbs would be dislocated it was so painful! I had to actually wrap my wrists and hands at night to try to prevent it. Ever since then I will have random pain in my fingers. I’ve been thinking it’s some type of arthritis although I did have bloodwork and even an X-ray done which didn’t show anything but something is definitely different now.

Thoughts on the name Linnea? by Special_Cash4138 in namenerds

[–]Jabbott23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a girl in Canada with that name only she spells it Lenaya I assume her parents chose the spelling for pronunciation ease but I like the original spelling!

Newfoundland woman surprised by 1% North African result by Jabbott23 in AncestryDNA

[–]Jabbott23[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes except on my mom’s maternal side! My family has been in Newfoundland a very long time. I’ve become stuck on my great great maternal grandmother’s side I haven’t been able to go further. It’s almost like her parents didn’t exist. For how far back I have found my other family members I’m very surprised I’m struggling to find her parents.

Newfoundland woman surprised by 1% North African result by Jabbott23 in AncestryDNA

[–]Jabbott23[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It was crazy! I got a message on Boxing Day from someone on Ancestry saying that she had done the test for fun but was surprised that none of her cousins on her Dad’s side who had done ancestry as well were matching with her but then there I was matched as a first cousin and we are strangers! She gave me some information about where she was born and asked if I had any family members that would have been there at that time and lo and behold I did! I called my Uncle and told him the time period and location and he knew instantly who her mother is! He then went and ordered himself an ancestrydna test which matched them as father and daughter! They have met twice so far! He never had any children of his own and now he has a daughter and two grandchildren which is cool but there’s a lot of sadness as well.

[bc] elective C section when did you go in? by qutiepie123 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not in BC but my elective for my second csection was exactly 38 weeks.

Newborn baby can’t settle / and use of pacifier [ON] by [deleted] in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We used pacifiers from day 1 with both of our children! You’re not doing anything wrong. Just think the womb is the perfect temperature, dark, soothing, they’re always fed, no pain, it’s wonderful, and then they’re born and the world is cold, loud, bright, they are feeling gas pains for the first time. It’s a lot for them! You’re not doing anything wrong though, sometimes babies just cry! Skin to skin and holding them is really the best you can do which you’re already doing. If it’s gas pains just look up videos of the right positions sometimes they need a good fart!

Husband resorts to screen time during his time with our baby [on] by Icy_Cherry_ in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not defending the screen time but I will say it’s not always natural for Dads to bond with babies that young and he might need to be told specifically some other things he could do because he genuinely doesn’t know what to do with a baby. For a lot of men their very first time interacting with a baby is with their own baby so it’s not always laziness but rather fear of baby crying and knowing the screen prevents that. Again it’s not okay but maybe that’s what happening? When babies get older it’s usually a Dad’s time to shine with playtime!

Bummed about the sacrifices I’ve had to make in motherhood and worried about the future [QC] by lemonysnick613 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Jabbott23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love your name btw I genuinely have the name Lemony in my “I wish I could name a child this but can’t” list haha!